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Dual Language Websites http://kidshealth.org/kid/en_espanol/esp_land_pg/spanish_landing_page.html
This category of KidsHealth provides a variety of health topics in Spanish. Students in the upper elementary grades through high school can explore information on the many aspects of their health. The articles provided are written in Spanish but they can quickly be translated into English. A Spanish glossary is provided for medical terms. This would be a helpful site not only for Spanish speaking students but also for their families. http://www.literacycenter.net/
This website provides free pre-reading materials for students at an early childhood level focusing on letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. The materials are available in Spanish, French, German, and English. Activity pages can be made into books and serve as great learning tools not only for native speakers but anyone learning the basics of a new language. http://www.colorincolorado.org/
This free bilingual website is a wonderful resource for educators, ELL students and their families. The information on this site is provided in English and Spanish. Webcasts, teacher materials, as well as research based articles, focus on a variety of ELL topics. http://www.eduplace.com/
Education Place is a website which provides textbook support resources for grades K-8 in multiple subject areas. In the category of Classroom Resources for Teachers, multiple resources can be viewed and printed for use in the classroom. Graphic organizers and web links are also provided in English and Spanish. http://www.languagelizard.com
This website provides a variety of products which can be used to build multicultural classrooms and instill excitement of diverse cultures. Bilingual children’s products are available for purchase in 40 languages and book suggestions are presented by levels of difficulty. Multicultural lesson plans for Language Lizard books are accessible to educators and parents to help celebrate diversity. http://www.cal.org/topics/ell/
This website provides research based information, tools, and resources related to language and culture. Examples of the topic sections include Bilingual Education, English Language Learners, SIOP and Sheltered Instruction. CAL also provides on-line resources, databases, and a resource archive where you can find older but relevant resources. http://www.dlenm.org/
This New Mexico based website provides an abundance of resources, information, and support for educators, families, and the community to promote dual language and bilingual education. When visiting the site, viewers have access to professional links, resources, multimedia, DLeNM projects, and other related texts. http://rea.ccdmd.qc.ca/ri/Expressions/index.html
This tri-lingual site presents idioms in English, French, and Spanish. Students can see a list of matching idioms, hear idioms pronounced and used in sentences and review idioms by participating in activities. This website requires Flash and can be a good resource for students in middle and high school. http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/tools/glossary/msm/glossary.html
This is an excellent website of mathematical terms in English and 12 other languages for middle and secondary grades. Examples and a definition are included for each term and an audio recording of the English and Spanish terms are available. http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.swf
This is a very cool clock which not only provides world time but it also gives information on the world’s population, energy, food production, and many more topics. http://www.teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/
This website is a great resource not only for Hispanic Heritage month but also throughout the year. Scholastic provides information on Hispanic History, Famous Latinos, Latinos in History, and an interactive concentration game focusing on Spanish vocabulary. Additional resources include; printable timelines and biographies. http://www.storyplace.org/storyplace.asp
The StoryPlace Pre-school Library is full of great
activities for you to explore. Each one provides a theme, a story, an
online activity, a paper-based activity, suggested readings, and a
parent activity. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/feature/hispanic/#twhp
This website can foster appreciation of Hispanic cultures in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month or throughout the year. The National Register provides cultural and political experiences of Hispanic Americans through the use of travel itineraries, properties listed on the National Register, and lesson plans. http://www.readinga-z.com/more/highfreq/high_freq_span.html#Anchor-47857
This is the Spanish section of Reading A-Z which provides a collection of high frequency word books, bingo cards, and word lists in Spanish. With a paid subscription, teachers are able to download and print three levels of these great readers reinforcing target Spanish vocabulary. http://www.wordreference.com/
This free on-line dictionary serves as a good reference when searching for word translations in multiple languages. Viewer can simply type a word and do a search in the chosen language. WordReference is also accessible through iPhone. http://www.edhelper.com/Spanish.htm
Teachers can access multiple Spanish resources with a paid subscription on this website. Some of the available materials include; Daily word builders and reading, puzzles, theme units, word lists, and conversations. This is a great resource to reinforce Spanish and English vocabulary. http://www.csun.edu/%7Ehcedu013/eslplans.html
This website provides additional links to many other ESL resources
Learn ways schools can help parents of English Language Learners (ELL) ... ESL - ELL Parents - Schools Can Improve Communication with ESL and ELL Parents... learningdisabilities.about.com/od/.../tp/eslparents.htm Teachers Network: **ELL**/ESL: Including **ELL**/ESL **Parents** in the Classroom
Including ELL/ESL Parents in the Classroom Tobey Bassoff. How do teachers of ESL students involve parents in the classroom? ... www.teachersnetwork.org/ntol/howto/eslclass/eslparents.htm NEA - Welcoming **ELL Parents** Into Your ClassroomDo your ELL parents return your phone calls? Dear Parent... Mail letters home during the summer to say hello, preferably in each family's home language. ... www.nea.org/home/37022.htm - Department of Multicultural Education: For **Parents**ELL parents/guardians, representatives from cultural organizations, religious institutions, schools, businesses, and the media, are encouraged to serve on ... www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/multicultural/.../ParRes.htm Questions & Authors: Getting **parents** of **ELL** students involved in **...**Questions & Authors: Getting parents of ELL students involved in the classroom. January 29th, 2009. Parental involvement and support plays an important role ... www.stenhouse.com/rdellparents.htm?r=n158w WETA: Email - Engaging **ELL parents**: T.**ELL**.E-GRAM November 2009This month, we are focusing on ELL parent engagement. We know that connecting with parents of ELLs presents many challenges, since they may be overwhelmed ... weta.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?em_id=28661.0&dlv_id [DOC]
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Begin by making introduction phone calls to parents and inviting them to orientation night. Follow up the phone call with a note. This makes the invitation ... www.pta.org/year_round_involvement_of_latino_parents.doc [PDF]
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Nov 10, 2009 – ELL Proficiency Levels. Level 1 - Basic . Students at this level have very limited or no understanding of English. ...
Ways to Accommodate **Parents** of English Language Learners
Dual Language Websites
http://kidshealth.org/kid/en_espanol/esp_land_pg/spanish_landing_page.html
This category of KidsHealth provides a variety of health topics in Spanish. Students in the upper elementary grades through high school can explore information on the many aspects of their health. The articles provided are written in Spanish but they can quickly be translated into English. A Spanish glossary is provided for medical terms. This would be a helpful site not only for Spanish speaking students but also for their families.
http://www.literacycenter.net/
This website provides free pre-reading materials for students at an early childhood level focusing on letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. The materials are available in Spanish, French, German, and English. Activity pages can be made into books and serve as great learning tools not only for native speakers but anyone learning the basics of a new language.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/
This free bilingual website is a wonderful resource for educators, ELL students and their families. The information on this site is provided in English and Spanish. Webcasts, teacher materials, as well as research based articles, focus on a variety of ELL topics.
http://www.eduplace.com/
Education Place is a website which provides textbook support resources for grades K-8 in multiple subject areas. In the category of Classroom Resources for Teachers, multiple resources can be viewed and printed for use in the classroom. Graphic organizers and web links are also provided in English and Spanish.
http://www.languagelizard.com
This website provides a variety of products which can be used to build multicultural classrooms and instill excitement of diverse cultures. Bilingual children’s products are available for purchase in 40 languages and book suggestions are presented by levels of difficulty. Multicultural lesson plans for Language Lizard books are accessible to educators and parents to help celebrate diversity.
http://www.cal.org/topics/ell/
This website provides research based information, tools, and resources related to language and culture. Examples of the topic sections include Bilingual Education, English Language Learners, SIOP and Sheltered Instruction. CAL also provides on-line resources, databases, and a resource archive where you can find older but relevant resources.
http://www.dlenm.org/
This New Mexico based website provides an abundance of resources, information, and support for educators, families, and the community to promote dual language and bilingual education. When visiting the site, viewers have access to professional links, resources, multimedia, DLeNM projects, and other related texts.
http://rea.ccdmd.qc.ca/ri/Expressions/index.html
This tri-lingual site presents idioms in English, French, and Spanish. Students can see a list of matching idioms, hear idioms pronounced and used in sentences and review idioms by participating in activities. This website requires Flash and can be a good resource for students in middle and high school.
http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/tools/glossary/msm/glossary.html
This is an excellent website of mathematical terms in English and 12 other languages for middle and secondary grades. Examples and a definition are included for each term and an audio recording of the English and Spanish terms are available.
http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.swf
This is a very cool clock which not only provides world time but it also gives information on the world’s population, energy, food production, and many more topics.
http://www.teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/
This website is a great resource not only for Hispanic Heritage month but also throughout the year. Scholastic provides information on Hispanic History, Famous Latinos, Latinos in History, and an interactive concentration game focusing on Spanish vocabulary. Additional resources include; printable timelines and biographies.
http://www.storyplace.org/storyplace.asp
The StoryPlace Pre-school Library is full of great
activities for you to explore. Each one provides a theme, a story, an
online activity, a paper-based activity, suggested readings, and a
parent activity.
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/feature/hispanic/#twhp
This website can foster appreciation of Hispanic cultures in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month or throughout the year. The National Register provides cultural and political experiences of Hispanic Americans through the use of travel itineraries, properties listed on the National Register, and lesson plans.
http://www.readinga-z.com/more/highfreq/high_freq_span.html#Anchor-47857
This is the Spanish section of Reading A-Z which provides a collection of high frequency word books, bingo cards, and word lists in Spanish. With a paid subscription, teachers are able to download and print three levels of these great readers reinforcing target Spanish vocabulary.
http://www.wordreference.com/
This free on-line dictionary serves as a good reference when searching for word translations in multiple languages. Viewer can simply type a word and do a search in the chosen language. WordReference is also accessible through iPhone.
http://www.edhelper.com/Spanish.htm
Teachers can access multiple Spanish resources with a paid subscription on this website. Some of the available materials include; Daily word builders and reading, puzzles, theme units, word lists, and conversations. This is a great resource to reinforce Spanish and English vocabulary.
http://www.csun.edu/%7Ehcedu013/eslplans.html
This website provides additional links to many other ESL resources
Learn ways schools can help parents of English Language Learners (ELL) ... ESL - ELL Parents - Schools Can Improve Communication with ESL and ELL Parents ...
learningdisabilities.about.com/od/.../tp/eslparents.htm
Teachers Network: **ELL**/ESL: Including **ELL**/ESL **Parents** in the Classroom
Including ELL/ESL Parents in the Classroom Tobey Bassoff. How do teachers of ESL students involve parents in the classroom? ...
www.teachersnetwork.org/ntol/howto/eslclass/eslparents.htm
NEA - Welcoming **ELL Parents** Into Your ClassroomDo your ELL parents return your phone calls? Dear Parent... Mail letters home during the summer to say hello, preferably in each family's home language. ...
www.nea.org/home/37022.htm -
Department of Multicultural Education: For **Parents**ELL parents/guardians, representatives from cultural organizations, religious institutions, schools, businesses, and the media, are encouraged to serve on ...
www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/multicultural/.../ParRes.htm
Questions & Authors: Getting **parents** of **ELL** students involved in **...**Questions & Authors: Getting parents of ELL students involved in the classroom. January 29th, 2009. Parental involvement and support plays an important role ...
www.stenhouse.com/rdellparents.htm?r=n158w
WETA: Email - Engaging **ELL parents**: T.**ELL**.E-GRAM November 2009This month, we are focusing on ELL parent engagement. We know that connecting with parents of ELLs presents many challenges, since they may be overwhelmed ...
weta.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?em_id=28661.0&dlv_id
[DOC]
How to involve English Language Learner (ELL) parents in their **...**
File Format: Microsoft Word - View as HTMLBegin by making introduction phone calls to parents and inviting them to orientation night. Follow up the phone call with a note. This makes the invitation ...
www.pta.org/year_round_involvement_of_latino_parents.doc
[PDF]
HPIRC ELL Parent Night with Evaluation
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - [[url?q=http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:tBbwCPCYgYAJ:www.hawaiipirc.org/download/resources-pdf/HPIRC%2520ELL%2520Parent%2520Night%2520with%2520Evaluation.pdf+ELL+parents&hl=en&gl=us&sig=AHIEtbSmd362eDnJv3bY9SLoHoyOglAt8Q&ei=g9mDS8qLNIaWtgfn5bDRAg&sa=X&oi=gview&resnum=22&ct=other&ved=0CAkQxQEwATgU&usg=AFQjCNFSe5k6utOHxFdt1pHR_aWDJJ1sVw|Quick View]]Example: To help ELL parents get to know teachers, local school and Department of Education policies and available resources. Time Needed ...
www.hawaiipirc.org/.../ HPIRC%20ELL%20Parent%20Night%20with%20Evaluation.pdf
Developing **ELL** Programs: ServicesMar 16, 2005 ... Are provisions made for language appropriate notice to the parents of ELL students regarding school activities that are communicated to ...
www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/ell/services.html
**Parent** Involvment
ELL Parent Orientation Meeting - To provide information about the ELL ... ELL Parent Workshop - To provide suggestions on how to help children at home. ...
qks-esll.k12.hi.us/parent.htm
Link sent from Jessica:
http://esl.ncwiseowl.org/resources/e_s_l_lingua_folio/
These look like good resources for the secondary level students. Everything you need for students to create their own folios can be downloaded for free.